Wellington
capital city of New Zealand; urban area of the cities of Wellington, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, and Porirua
- yesterday
Sam Neill, star of Jurassic Park and The Piano, dies aged 78
The New Zealand actor, who rose to global fame as Dr Alan Grant in Jurassic Park and earned acclaim across a five-decade career spanning more than 150 roles, died on Monday 13 July 2026 in Sydney, surrounded by his family.
- 2d ago
England sacks Brendon McCullum as Test coach after four-year 'Bazball' era, retains him for white-ball duties
The England and Wales Cricket Board relieved Brendon McCullum of his Test coaching duties on Sunday, two weeks after a home series loss to New Zealand and the retirement of captain Ben Stokes, but the 44-year-old will continue leading the T20 and ODI sides.
- 3d ago
Will Jordan scores record 50th try as All Blacks rout Italy 47-17 in Nations Championship
The 28-year-old winger touched down three times at Wellington Regional Stadium to surpass Doug Howlett's mark of 49 tries in just his 56th Test appearance.
